What do you do for a living?

Royal Flush · 10-21-2011, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by belal242

This thread is a little douchey

How is it douchey when we're just stating what we do for a living, and don't get into a salary debate or bragging war?

bmodzelewski · 10-21-2011, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Royal Flush

It really was almost a dream come true. I was trying to become an amateur pro by the end of the year and never have to look back and get a job. It was one of those things that the saying "Find a job that you love and you'll never work a day in your life" came to mind. It fueled my passion for the game even more when I used to travel with friends that have done this for a living for a few years. All of them make at least mid-high 6 figures, a lot of them well into 7 figures, and all under the age of 30. They get up any time of the day, sleep any time of the day, buy what they want, and travel where they want to go. A lot of them moved to Mexico, Canada, Europe, or Asia to still play

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I started with 2 tables, then 4, 8, etc. There's a few programs with hotkeys enabled that allow you to just press a button to fold, check, and bet a prearranged amount you want so it made it somewhat easier.

have you ever hung out with any of the big names in online poker? like Hac and Z Dang (just come to mind because i know they live in the area)

Royal Flush · 10-21-2011, 11:26 AM

I sure have! They're still around the area. They strictly play cash games though for the most part and not tournaments. It is absolutely mind-boggling and insane the stakes they play at. The brothers have both lost $1M+ in one day before. They've started focusing on entrepreneurial endeavors since Black Friday. Dan Cates lives in MD but moved out of the country to still play, and Christian Harder is also from MD but travels the live circuit now. Dan Cates made almost $6M last year on cash games. Christian Harder is a top online and live MTT grinder. They all took poker seriously in the "Golden Age", which is when players were absolutely horrible and fish were just giving away their money. Unfortunately, I was just one of those fish who just dabbled in it.

belal242 · 10-21-2011, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Royal Flush

How is it douchey when we're just stating what we do for a living, and don't get into a salary debate or bragging war?

I think we all have cool cars and clearly we make enough to afford them. IDK this is the DC area and people love to name drop, this kinda feels like that. So when I hear the DC egotism come to play i lable that douchey.

But to each their own, no biggie.

Royal Flush · 10-21-2011, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by belal242

I think we all have cool cars and clearly we make enough to afford them. IDK this is the DC area and people love to name drop, this kinda feels like that. So when I hear the DC egotism come to play i lable that douchey.

But to each their own, no biggie.

Where are names being dropped? Where did we show our DC area egos?

belal242 · 10-21-2011, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Royal Flush

Where are names being dropped? Where did we show our DC area egos?

Dude chill, I'm not calling you or anyone a douche. I think the idea of the thread is potentially douchey.

Pcemkr · 10-21-2011, 11:48 AM

We drive BMWs, of course we're douchebags.

feaganszhp · 10-21-2011, 11:51 AM

i would say its use being interested in what other people do for jobs/careers. We share a common interest/passion in cars(bmw) and many of us are just car people in general and just curious to see what other people do in their daily life as a job to afford the hobbies they have chosen. I see absolutely nothing wrong with this =)

belal242 · 10-21-2011, 11:52 AM

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We drive BMWs, of course we're douchebags.

haha.... I beg to differ. The M3 or even the E92 335 are such pure joys to own and drive that I think the lable is slowly peeling away. I for one own a 335 and I purchased it because its sexy and a few mods later is a beast of a motor.

belal242 · 10-21-2011, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by feaganszhp

i would say its use being interested in what other people do for jobs/careers. We share a common interest/passion in cars(bmw) and many of us are just car people in general and just curious to see what other people do in their daily life as a job to afford the hobbies they have chosen. I see absolutely nothing wrong with this =)

I can respect that view point

Royal Flush · 10-21-2011, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by belal242

Dude chill, I'm not calling you or anyone a douche. I think the idea of the thread is potentially douchey.

No worries

If you want to see this thread live up to that potential, look at the NY/NJ/PA/CT thread titled the same thing.

belal242 · 10-21-2011, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Royal Flush

No worries

If you want to see this thread live up to that potential, look at the NY/NJ/PA/CT thread titled the same thing.

Laid Black 335i · 10-21-2011, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Pcemkr

We drive BMWs, of course we're douchebags.

1N54E92 · 10-21-2011, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Pcemkr

We drive BMWs, of course we're douchebags.

BMW owners are #2 douche bags. #1 ranking goes to Infiniti G35/37 owners.

import36 · 10-21-2011, 12:46 PM

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We drive BMWs, of course we're douchebags.

.......sig material.

...and since I'm a fellow SAIC'er.......

SpeedOften · 10-21-2011, 01:28 PM

Enlisted Zoomie electrician in the Navy...

utfenix335i · 10-21-2011, 01:29 PM

I know quite a bit of people on here and I can clearly say we aren't exactly as douchey as people think we are...

I don't know anyone who looks like

or

L1VRPOOL.FC335is · 10-21-2011, 01:47 PM

35 y/o part-time physician, full-time charlatan!

Eagerly awaiting delivery of my first 2012 BMW 335is coupe. Can't wait to hear that engine purrrrrrrrr!!

cssnms · 10-21-2011, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by utfenix335i

I know quite a bit of people on here and I can clearly say we aren't exactly as douchey as people think we are...

I don't know anyone who looks like

or

Were these taken from LA "Post your picture" thread?

Sam335ix · 10-22-2011, 01:31 PM

I have been hearing that people driving BMWs are dbags... I dont get it, it's a car and it's one of the worst investments you could ever make so why is it a dochy thing to do to drive a BMW? People lose tons in stocks and bonds, buy houses that lose their value faster than an IT stock in 2001...I say they are jealous, I appreciate the great luxuries in life, when I see someone with a nice car I dont hate, I appreciate the taste and the beauty of that car. Haters are going to hate... And if anything for the person that stated this thread is a bit douchy.. Everyone has an ego doesn't matter where you are in the world. Ego is a great thing as long as it's used in a right way.

belal242 · 10-22-2011, 08:20 PM

I was leaning more towards the jersey shore sort of douchey lol. No worries lets all go party tonight first rounds on me

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I have been hearing that people driving BMWs are dbags... I dont get it, it's a car and it's one of the worst investments you could ever make so why is it a dochy thing to do to drive a BMW? People lose tons in stocks and bonds, buy houses that lose their value faster than an IT stock in 2001...I say they are jealous, I appreciate the great luxuries in life, when I see someone with a nice car I dont hate, I appreciate the taste and the beauty of that car. Haters are going to hate... And if anything for the person that stated this thread is a bit douchy.. Everyone has an ego doesn't matter where you are in the world. Ego is a great thing as long as it's used in a right way.

Sam335ix · 10-23-2011, 07:52 AM

I was at the bar waiting... :-)

10-21-2011, 11:26 AM	#69
Royal Flush Major 74 Rep 1,309 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Not everyone who wanders is lost. iTrader: (2)	I sure have! They're still around the area. They strictly play cash games though for the most part and not tournaments. It is absolutely mind-boggling and insane the stakes they play at. The brothers have both lost $1M+ in one day before. They've started focusing on entrepreneurial endeavors since Black Friday. Dan Cates lives in MD but moved out of the country to still play, and Christian Harder is also from MD but travels the live circuit now. Dan Cates made almost $6M last year on cash games. Christian Harder is a top online and live MTT grinder. They all took poker seriously in the "Golden Age", which is when players were absolutely horrible and fish were just giving away their money. Unfortunately, I was just one of those fish who just dabbled in it.
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feaganszhp Second Lieutenant 30 Rep 228 Posts Drives: 2004 BMW 330ci ZHP Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Gainesville, VA iTrader: (0)	i would say its use being interested in what other people do for jobs/careers. We share a common interest/passion in cars(bmw) and many of us are just car people in general and just curious to see what other people do in their daily life as a job to afford the hobbies they have chosen. I see absolutely nothing wrong with this =) __________________ 2004 BSM 330ci ZHP
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utfenix335i Colonel 135 Rep 1,999 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 335i; 2015 X5 50i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Rockville, MD iTrader: (11) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [10.00]	I know quite a bit of people on here and I can clearly say we aren't exactly as douchey as people think we are... I don't know anyone who looks like or
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10-22-2011, 01:31 PM	#86
Sam335ix Major 65 Rep 1,274 Posts Drives: 335 ix performance edition Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Redskin Country iTrader: (0)	I have been hearing that people driving BMWs are dbags... I dont get it, it's a car and it's one of the worst investments you could ever make so why is it a dochy thing to do to drive a BMW? People lose tons in stocks and bonds, buy houses that lose their value faster than an IT stock in 2001...I say they are jealous, I appreciate the great luxuries in life, when I see someone with a nice car I dont hate, I appreciate the taste and the beauty of that car. Haters are going to hate... And if anything for the person that stated this thread is a bit douchy.. Everyone has an ego doesn't matter where you are in the world. Ego is a great thing as long as it's used in a right way.
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10-23-2011, 07:52 AM	#88
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